Bella MacLeod's Twilight Fanfiction

Wanted

By BetterInTexas

Chapter 17:

EPOV

“Paul, go right. Quil take left. Leah you are up the middle with me. Circle him in and push him to Sam and Jake.”

We ran a few more minutes. I was so close I could almost bite his leg. And then he saw Sam and Jake in front of him. He slowed and Leah and I overtook him. I had him pinned to the ground. Leah had her mouth on his neck.

“Stop. Sam, come stand over him. Leah hold but do not bite.”

“What the fuck are you doing Embry?” Quil asked.

“I’m going to talk to him.”

Before I could hear any protests I stepped off and phased human.

I threw on the pair of shorts strapped to my ankle and kneeled down beside him

“Hey there buddy. How you doing? Can I get you anything? Maybe a Coke?”

“Go to hell you fucking dog. You will all be dead soon. Enjoy your fun while you can.”

“Says the guy face first in the ground with big teeth wrapped around his pretty pale neck. I know you aren’t a wanderer. You have been here before. You have been scouting us. Testing us. You got to close this time. You made a mistake. Now you are going to pay for it. Tell me why you have been bothering us.”

“And why should I talk? You are going to kill me regardless. Get on with it.”

“You know, I have learned that there are worse things than death. Even for someone like yourself who is going to the bottom of whatever hell is out there. Would you like to find out what is worse than death?”

He didn’t speak so I took that as an invitation to continue.

“You see I know if anything is left of a vampire, that vampire can regenerate itself. But it takes a long time to do that. Maybe a hundred years for one body part. Now imagine that I had my friend here bite your head off. And we burned your body. And we buried your head. In concrete.

Now imagine it’s thirty years later. You have started to regenerate a little but not much. And I send a message, time capsule style, to my descendants telling them where you are. And every thirty years it becomes a tradition to chisel your head out of the concrete, chew off whatever has regenerated and put your head back in concrete.

Now I don’t want you to think I’m a monster. So I will leave another order that after say, 120 years, they are to burn your head. Then you can go to hell where you belong.”

“You wouldn’t do that. It’s too cruel.”

“How old are you?”

“What?”

“How old are you?” I said slower so he could understand.

“226 years old.”

“How many people have you killed in that time? Thousands? Hundreds of thousands? And I bet you aren’t on my land to look for a vacation home. You think I won’t do this to you then you are badly mistaken. Don’t let my pretty boy face fool you. There is nothing I wouldn’t do to protect what is mine. You are a killer. I promise you not only would I do it to you I would sleep very well at night knowing I saved my people and gave your victims a measure of justice.”

“Now before my friend bites your head off of your body I am going to ask you one more time. Why have you been scouting us?”

“Will you let me go if I tell you?”

“Nope. But we will give you a quick death and you can begin facing whatever awaits you in the next world now, instead of going insane over the next 120 years.”

He didn’t say anything. Just laid still. I thought I saw him tense to move but Leah tightened her grip on his neck and Sam pressed a paw on him.

“Okay then. Seth phase to human and go get the back hoe from Sam’s construction site at the west end of the Rez. Quil go to the hardware store and get 5 pounds of concrete. We need to get started. Leah go ahead and bite his head off.

“NO! I will talk. I will talk. Just don’t do that.”

“Who are you?”

“My name is Afton.”

“And what are you wanting with our little reservation, Afton?”

“I was sent here to learn about you.”

I rolled my eyes.

“Do I need one of my wolves here to bite off a leg Afton? Cause I don’t plan on playing twenty questions. I have things to do tonight.”

Mainly a hot brunette with sexy brown eyes and a toned lean body who has suddenly developed a fetish for role playing. But he doesn’t need to know that.

“I was sent from the Volturi. The Volturi are…”

“I know who they are. What do Italian vampires want with us?”

“Caius. He is a king. One of three. He nearly exterminated the werewolves in Europe a hundred years ago. He heard about you. He wants to hunt you.”

“Why?”

“He wants a challenge.”

“How did he hear about us?”

“Edward Cullen told him.”

That caused a few growls.

“Are you saying Edward Cullen is in Volterra right now?”

“Yes. He is a member of the guard.”

“So the Volturi are coming after us for Edward Cullen?”

“No! Just Caius. Edward could care less about you. He just wants to make sure some human he loves is not harmed. But Caius… Aro, one of the other ruling brothers doesn’t know he is doing this.”

“Then why are you helping him?”

“When Caius tells you to do something, you do it. Or you wind up dead.”

“There’s an irony for you.” I remarked. “So where is Caius?”

“Waiting on my next report. He wanted to find out where you lived. I was supposed to track your members and give him the information. I told him I wouldn’t be able to get that close but he didn’t care.”

Half of me wanted to let him go with a message to Caius. That was the half I couldn’t listen to if I wanted to protect my tribe and family and be a leader instead of a rage driven killing machine.

“Leah.”

I think he was about to scream but Leah bit his head off too quickly. Sam tore the rest. I turned and saw Jake, Paul, Quil and Seth starting a fire. Jarrod was protecting the imprints. They were at Bella and Old Quil’s place. Nobody wanted to let Bella know what was going on so Emily and Kim went over to work on wedding related things. I wasn’t crazy about keeping things from her but her nightmares have gotten better lately and this bring them right back. If she asked I would tell her. I mean hell, she knew I chased vampires. It’s not like this was a big secret. The Edward Cullen connection though. Let’s just say I hope she doesn’t ask.

“Take care of this, guys. I need to make a phone call.”

“Who are you calling?” Jake asked.

“Carlisle Cullen. He needs to know about this. He may be able to help.”

“Let this guy come Embry. We can take him. We don’t need the Cullens’ help.” Jake remarked.

“Why not? We have enough to protect without looking for trouble. We deal with it when it comes. But we aren’t inviting it in. It’s not smart. When this leech doesn’t call in Caius will assume we killed him. He won’t guess that we made him talk. We have the advantage. I plan to keep it. And if the Cullens are willing to fight with us, and I know they would do anything to ensure Bella’s safety, you better believe I am going to take their help. This isn’t about who is tougher.”

“He’s right Jake. This isn’t an ego thing. We don’t have that luxury.” Sam agreed.

“Embry?”

“Yes Leah?”

“Don’t ever make me hold on to a leech that long again. It is going to take forever to get this taste out of my mouth.”

“If it’s a taste in your mouth that is bothering you I have an idea Leah…”

“Paul. Shut up.”

“Shutting up sir.”

I ran back to my house. Bella must still be with the girls. I grabbed my cell phone and made the call.

“Embry what’s wrong?” Carlisle asked before I could say hello.

“What makes you think something is wrong Carlisle?” I had to laugh a little, even though humor was definitely not what I was feeling at this moment.

“Alice and Bella call to chit chat Embry. If you would like to start I would welcome the conversation but I am guessing that isn’t the case here.”

“True Carlisle. We just killed a vampire named Afton.”

I heard nothing for a few seconds.

“Tell me everything.” So I did.

“What do you think Carlisle?”

“I am going to call Aro. I won’t let him know how I came across the information. I will say that Alice saw it. If he doesn’t know about Caius running a side operation against your tribe he may be able to put a stop to it. The family was planning to be in Forks next week. We are going to move those plans up and we will be there tomorrow.”

“Carlisle we got this, you don’t have…”

“Edward is involved, no matter how indirectly. That means it affects Bella’s safety. And Bella’s safety affects me. So we will be there.”

“What about Edward, Carlisle? I mean I’m guessing it’s bad that he joined the Italians right?”

“Edward will never get near Bella again Embry. I swear it. I turned Edward. He is my responsibility.”

“So…”

“So I brought him into this world and I will take him out of it.”

“See you tomorrow Carlisle.”

“Give Bella a kiss for us. And Embry… Be careful.”

“Always.”

The call ended. I suppose I had nothing to do but keep things business as usual. A regular patrol sniffed out Afton. I don’t think doubling up patrols until we know something is up, would do any good and stress everyone out even more. Besides the Cullens were coming tomorrow. They could take care of Forks and we could shorten our patrol routes.

I texted Bella and told her I was home.

And Mom wasn’t.

She texted back that she was with my mom and not to get my hopes up.

I texted her back that I knew a little spot in the woods.

She texted back and said she was cooking dinner and I could either come and eat or go to the woods and start without her.

Dinner it is.

Then I was dragging her out to the woods.

Carlisle POV

“So what do you think Jasper?”

“Going after the Pack isn’t in Aro’s best interest. Nothing to gain by it. He could care less about a group of shape shifters in a small reservation in Washington. This is Caius’s ego. Our best bet right now would be to go through Aro like you suggested.”

“But what if Caius only stops temporarily? What if he comes back in a year? Ten years? If he knows about the wolves he knows about Bella.”

“I suppose we can watch the reservation for the rest of eternity. But I would think that working this out diplomatically would be the best option right now Carlisle.”

“Fine Jasper. I can see the wisdom of this. But I want you to begin thinking of contingency plans for any situation where we may have to fight the Volturi with the wolves. I want to know that we are ready to defend if we have too.”

“What about Edward?” Rose asked.

“Alice?”

“I have been watching him Carlisle. But the visions are difficult to come by. He doesn’t appear to make many decision. Jane has been making most of them.”

“So your suspicions about your last vision are true. He not only has joined the Volturi he is in a… relationship with Jane.”

“We have another problem Carlisle.”

“What would that be Emmett?”

“When Alice had her last vision and suspected that Edward was in Italy, I started keeping an eye on local crime, mostly in Rome. The Roman police and Interpol believe a new serial killer is operating in Rome. Targeting young women 17-19 years old with brown hair and brown eyes. All approximately the same height, same weight, pale skin. Similar enough to each other that the authorities have seen a connection. And one was named Isabella. No bodies have been discovered but 18 women matching that description have gone missing in two months in Rome alone.”

“Oh God no. Edward how could you…” I heard Esme whisper.

“If everyone would pack please. Plan for an extended stay. I have a call to make. Jasper, if you would come and listen.”

“Of course Carlisle.”

I walked into my study and dialed the overseas number.

“Carlisle? What can I do for you friend? It has been a while.”

“Aro. I have some matters to discuss. My son Jasper is here as well. I don’t know if you have ever met Jasper. Perhaps you have heard of him though?”

“Jasper Whitlock. The famous God of War. Of course Carlisle. What vampires has not heard of him?”

“It’s Cullen now, but he is on and the same. Aro I hear you have Edward with you.”

“I did not take him Carlisle. He came willingly. You know I would never start trouble with your coven. Not only are we old friends there is no need for hostilities. We are certainly not enemies. But Edward is a member of my guard now. I certainly can’t be handing over members of my guard to you Carlisle.”

“I don’t want Edward, Aro. I could give a damn about him. So long as he stays away from my family, including the human Bella Swan and her mate, I could care less what you do with him. But understand Aro. If I see him outside of an official capacity anywhere near the Olympic Peninsula I will end him. I hope you can understand my position.”

“For a human Carlisle?”

“Yes Aro. For a human. You are correct in that we have no need to go to war with each other. I care nothing for vampire politics. You also know that I will not hesitate to go to war over someone I love. And you know that I am good at it. I want us to remain friends Aro.”

“This is what I want as well Carlisle.”

“Then why is your brother planning on attacking my daughter’s mate and his Pack?”

“Carlisle I am going to assume you are talking about Caius?”

“You would assume correctly.”

“I had no idea he was planning anything of the sort. Do you have proof of this accusation?”

“Do you have a guard named Afton?”

“Yes I do.”

“Seem him around lately?”

“Now that you mention it I believe he was running errands for… oh, I see.”

“I know how Caius love’s his challenges. But this is one that can only bring harm and disharmony to us all.”

“I agree Carlisle. I will speak to him.”

“Aro, I want no trouble. I only want to live in peace. You know this. But I won’t, I can’t tolerate any threats to my daughter or those she loves. Whether she is human or vampire, she is a part of my family.”

“As I said before Carlisle. I agree. I want no disharmony between us. I will speak to Caius. Of course I don’t control my brother. You must understand this.”

“I understand perfectly Aro. Just as you must understand that if he attempts to harm Bella Swan or any of her family or friends, including the wolf pack I will kill him personally.”

“I understand Carlisle. I hope it does not come to that.”

“And if it does?”

“Caius will stand alone in that venture Carlisle.”

“That’s what I wanted to hear Aro. I’m glad we had this talk. It is good to hear that you still consider me a friend.”

“I will always consider you and your family like my own Carlisle.”

“Excellent. I hope to do the same.”

The call ended and I turned to Jasper.

“So?”

“He won’t discourage Caius.”

“Why not?” I wasn’t doubting him. I just wanted to know the reason so I could plan accordingly.

“The wolves will give him an excellent opportunity to have someone else take out the only real threat to his power. Caius isn’t gifted. Aro doesn’t need him. Marcus is useful. Caius is not. But if Aro struck him down the vampire world would not look kindly on a leader who killed his own brother. He needs someone else to do it. And this Wolf Pack situation is a dream scenario for him.”

“So we prepare for Caius. And what of Edward?”

“He is slowly giving in to his desire for Bella by killing those like her. It is a matter of time before he snaps. Reading the thoughts and sleeping with someone as sadistic as Jane will hasten the process. It is only a matter of time.”

“Could everyone join me?”

Before a human could blink my family was in my study. They were probably listening to the phone call with Aro.

“I am assuming by how quickly you all got here that you have heard all that transpired. We have three missions in Forks. The first is to make sure Bella is happily married and is not concerned in the least about any vampires attacking her or the ones she loves. The second is to kill Caius when he arrives to attack the wolves and anyone else he brings. And third we wait until Edward snaps and then end him. He will most likely have Jane with him. We will not kill her. She is Aro’s favorite toy. But she must be dealt with. We will give her back to Aro as a show of good faith.”

Emmett seemed concerned.

“What’s wrong Emmett?”

“How are we supposed to handle Jane? I mean…”

Jasper spoke up.

“Don’t worry about it brother. The bitch is mine.”

BPOV

I was four miles into my run on my favorite path in the woods when I sensed him. I kept running, not letting on that I knew he was there. He thought he would take me by surprise. He thought he was so quiet. This isn’t my first time. I knew what I would do.

I stopped running the path and jumped into the trees. Running around the large trunks. I knew he was on the other side of the trail. He would have to cross into the open to come get me. And that wasn’t his plan.

There. A twig snapping.

He was walking my way. He was desperate. I told him no sex until the wedding. He could wait three weeks. He said he was a wolf and as his mate I should submit to him. I’ll be damned. He will have to catch me first. I picked up a rock and threw it in the bushes to my right. I heard a movement and took off running from the tree trunk. Around the next tree trunk.

Right into his chest.

“Look what I have here.”

I started backing up. Slowly. Don’t want to anger the wolf. Don’t want to appear as prey.

“What do you think you are doing Embry Call?”

“Looking or my fiancée. She was last seen wandering in the forest. And it looks like I found her. In nothing but a sports bra and a tiny pair of shorts, covered in sweat.”

He sniffed the air.

“And is that another scent under the sweat? I believe it is.”

I continued to back up slowly. I smiled at him.

“You’re being a bad dog. I’m going to tell your mother.”

“My mother already has an idea that I am a bad dog. She talks to my fiancée a lot.”

“I’m going to hit you with a newspaper Embry. I said no. Not until our wedding night.”

“But there are other things we can do. I want you in my mouth. I want to be in your mouth.”

“And you think I am just going to suck your cock in the forest? Where all manner of creatures can see us?”

“The thought crossed my mind.” He grinned.

“You will have to catch me first.” I turned and took off running. And made it five steps before tripping over a root.

I heard him chuckling as he walked up to me.

“I suppose since you are already on the ground you want to go first.”

Dammit. This is why I stick to the trails.

“Fine Mate. You win. But you are not fucking me Embry Call. That is off limits until our wedding night.”

He dropped his shorts and I noticed he was already very… eager.

I grabbed his warm cock and started stroking him.

“You been thinking about this all day baby?”

“All week.” He gasped.

“That why you felt the need to stalk me in the forest?”

“Yes.” He whispered as my hand ran up and down his shaft.

“Lay on your back Embry. On the ground now.”

“Why?”

“Because I am on my knees in the forest and it hurts.”

“Oh. Cool.”

“Cool? My my, Alpha. Such formidable language.”

I placed my mouth over him and felt him slide past my tongue to the back of my throat.

“Yep. Cool.”

I took my mouth off his cock and stood up.

“Uh, where are you going? I caught you and everything.”

“I’m tired of hearing your surfer boy talk. So I am going to give your mouth something to do while I take care of you.”

I saw him smile as I took my shorts and top off. I wasn’t wearing panties.

I placed my legs on either side of his head and leaned down across his beautiful chest and abs and took his cock back in my hand. I felt his tongue go inside me as he buried his face in my sex. But before he did that I could swear I heard him mutter “Cool”. Men.

I returned to my home two hours later. Old Quil was waiting on me.

“Took you a while to run today little Swan. I was about to send out a search party.”

“Oh, I just took some time to uh, enjoy nature. Check out the wildlife.”

“I see. Did you fall?”

“What? Uh why?”

“You have leaves in the back of your hair. And dirt on your knees. It must have been an exceptionally difficult fall. Falling on your knees and then onto your back. Could you call your fiancé over, or is also getting over a bad fall?”

“No, I can call him.”

Freaky old man.

Ten minutes later Embry was walking through the door.

“Afternoon sir. Bella said you wanted to see me?”

“Yes. You two need to sit down. I have news. Teresa says now that Little Swan has housebroken me I can move in with her.”

“You’re moving?” What the hell? I mean I knew when I married Embry we would be living together but honestly I figured I would be living with Kay until we could afford a place of our own.

“Yes. After the wedding. Embry I understand you and Jarrod have been doing some sort of thing with those computers?”

“Yes sir. We are getting contracts for tech support from companies. We only have a few now but we are hoping into turning it into a business.”

“And Bella you have a year of school left to become a nurse.”

“Yes…”

“I wasn’t asking child. I know everything about you, down to what feminine hygiene products you use.” He shuddered slightly.

“My point being that neither of you will be able to afford rent for at least a year. And you need your own place. This house is paid for. It is my wedding gift to you Bella and you Embry.”

Oh my God. This house is beautiful.

“Quil we can’t.”

“You have no choice. It is a gift from an elder. To turn it down would disgrace me.”

“Bullshit.”

“Regardless it is yours.”

“What about Quil? Won’t he want it?”

“Quil is nowhere near mature enough to own a home. And he is not close to being imprinted or even in a serious relationship. An imprint is supposed to be a wolf’s perfect match. That said it is likely he will imprint on a baby and have to wait 18 years to get married.”

“Imprint on a baby? Quil that’s just gross.”

“Tell me about it child.”

“Sir I don’t know what to say.”

“There is nothing to say. You are a good man Embry Call. And you have been lucky enough to be blessed with a good woman. This is my gift to you. Love each other in this house. But not before I move out. I ran out of ear plugs the last time you snuck into her window Embry. If that is discreet I would hate to be around you when you are less restrained.”

I hugged him. He held me tight. “Thank you Quil. I love you so much.” I had tears in my eyes and didn’t care.

“I love you too my little Swan. Take care of the Alpha. The tribe needs you to be strong. I need you to be strong. Promise me.”

“I promise you. I will be strong.”

And I believed it. I had broken promises in my life. But I would not break this one. I would be strong. For Embry and myself.